The foundation of journalism begins with accuracy, truth and transparency. Making ethical decisions is essential in the thoughtful decision making process when gathering information and publishing material for the communities we serve.
Introduction to Journalism Code of Ethics SPJ Code of Ethics Visual reporting and ethics Enforcing the Code of Ethics in Journalism Politics and Ethics Writing and Ethics Handling Social Media Sensitive Issues Confidential/Anonymous Sources Treatment of Minors in Journalism Attribution Ethics and the evolving media |
Lessons and ActivitiesA guide to ethical decision-making BOK'S MODEL - Activity Trust in Scholastic Journalism Hack Heaven Language and Ethics Ethical Attribution The Ethics of News Aggregation Objectivity in Journalism Social Media Ethics in Journalism Ethics in Photojournalism Visual Ethics Activity Evolving News Ethical Use of Drones Pre-publication Review Ethical Checkpoints Watchdog Journalism Anonymous Sources What Would You Do? Potter Box Three Principles for Resolving Ethical Dilemmas Journalism and Public Relations TARES Test Ethical Advertising |
Case Examples |
ResourcesKidder, R. M. (2009). How Good People Make Tough Choices. HarperCollins.
Kovach, B., & Rosenstiel, T. (2007). Elements of Journalism. Patterson, P., Wilkins, L., & Painter, C. (2019). Media Ethics Issues and Cases (Ninth). Rowman and Littlefield. SPJ Code of Ethics - Society of Professional Journalists. Retrieved December 15, 2019, from https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Zayas, A., Tompkins, A., & Woods, K. Poynter. Retrieved 2019, from https://www.poynter.org/ *Additional links and resources are cited in lesson plans |